NITI Aayog has called for rapid expansion and mordenization of the fishing fleet and expanding market access, to promote the country’s blue economy.
The Aayog has also pitched for scaling up operations and strengthening monitoring and surveillance mechanism.
The report titled ‘India’s Blue Economy’ emphasised on the need of capacity building and research in this field.
It also noted that choice of technique must be carefully aligned with the target species, vessel capabilities, and regulatory frameworks that promote sustainable fishing practices.
To promote fish exports, the report also called for establishing framework and addressing critical infrastructure gaps.
India has an extensive maritime area, with a coastline stretching over 11,098 km across nine coastal states and four union territories.
The country has a long history of marine fishing with a focus traditionally on coastal and inshore resources.
The thriving fisheries sector contributes significantly to the national ec​NITI Aayog has called for rapid expansion and mordenization of the fishing fleet and expanding market access, to promote the country’s blue economy.
The Aayog has also pitched for scaling up operations and strengthening monitoring and surveillance mechanism.
The report titled ‘India’s Blue Economy’ emphasised on the need of capacity building and research in this field.
It also noted that choice of technique must be carefully aligned with the target species, vessel capabilities, and regulatory frameworks that promote sustainable fishing practices.
To promote fish exports, the report also called for establishing framework and addressing critical infrastructure gaps.
India has an extensive maritime area, with a coastline stretching over 11,098 km across nine coastal states and four union territories.
The country has a long history of marine fishing with a focus traditionally on coastal and inshore resources.
The thriving fisheries sector contributes significantly to the national ec ​Latest News [ SOBAN NEWS: International and National ]